Elkins HS: Four-time All-State and All-Conference runner during prep career. Named the 2013 Northwest Arkansas News Media A-6A Cross Country Runner of the Year. Posted a personal best 16:55 in the 5K, 10:14 in the 3200, 4:36 in the 1600 and 1:59 in the 800. Led team to a State Championship his freshman and sophomore seasons. Guided team to a state runner-up finish as a senior. Helped team to a Conference Championship four times during prep career. Graduated with honors.